Israel: Metal Filing Cabinet Market 2025

Metal Filing Cabinet Market Size in Israel

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Israeli metal filing cabinet market, when its value increased by 120% to $X. Overall, consumption saw measured growth. Metal filing cabinet consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Filing Cabinet Exports

Exports from Israel

Metal filing cabinet exports from Israel fell markedly to X tons in 2021, waning by -92.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,146% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,300%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg), Hong Kong SAR (X kg) and Hungary (X kg) were the main destinations of metal filing cabinet exports from Israel, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal filing cabinet exported from Israel were the United States ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal filing cabinet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Filing Cabinet Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal filing cabinet imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal filing cabinet supplier to Israel, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, metal filing cabinet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+28.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+32.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filing cabinets, card-index cabinets or desk equipment of base metal to Israel, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+30.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+34.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal filing cabinet import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :